Wednesday, July 27, 2011

1936 250cc Benelli. Double Overhead Cam

250cc Benelli. Double Overhead Cam This bike was designed in 1936 and one like it won the 1939 Isle of Man TT. During the war, the Benelli factory was destroyed and the surviving machinery was carted off by the Germans. So, after the war they had to race the same bikes, but did so with great success. In the 250cc world championships, they were 2nd in 1949 (the first year three was a 'world championship'), 1st in 1950 and 3rd in 1951, even though their rider was killed half way through the season. Benelli then withdrew from racing until 1959 when, of course, this model would be hopelessly outclassed.

May 11, 2011, 3:58 am

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